Michaela Wakefield

Michaela Wakefield

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Probation Officer @ Massachusetts Trial Court | Trauma-Informed | Writer

  • Education

    • Fitchburg State University

      2016 - 2019
      Dual Enrollment LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES 3.8
    • Bay Path University

      2023 -
      Master of Fine Arts - MFA Creative Nonfiction Writing - Narrative Medicine and Trauma
    • University of Massachusetts Lowell

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor's degree Creative Writing major, Psychology minor

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta Psi Chi Alpha Alpha Alpha Tri Lambda Delta National Residents Hall Honorary Honors College UMass Lowell

    • Fitchburg High School

      2015 - 2019
      4.2

      Activities and Societies: Peer Leadership Drama Club Oceanography / NOSB team Students for Action of FHS Human Right's Commission Associate Commissioner Student Council Student Government Student Advisory Council National Honor Society NHSS Honors Academy

  • Experience

    • University of Massachusetts Medical School

      Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
      Student Intern

      • Earned good attendance record and built reputation for being on time and ready to work.• Prepared and edited reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.• Prepared tables, graphs, fact sheets and written reports summarizing research results.• Supported principal investigators during research into the health disparity of eating disorders in the LGBT community in MA.• Applied high degree of accuracy and precision when preparing documentation of research procedures and data gathered.• Performed in-depth research to answer complex questions.• Executed qualitative and quantitative analysis on wide range of data.• Compiled and organized research data to produce reports and graphs.• Applied knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology to support research and experiments.• Shared research findings through publications, presentations and conferences.• Applied good documentation practices when recording data and managing source documentation.• Sorted and distributed business correspondence to correct department or staff member, reducing dropped communications and enabling faster responses to key requests.• Assisted with administrative tasks, including filing.• Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.• Served in UMass Medical hospital and clinical environments. Show less

    • University of Massachusetts Lowell

      Sept 2019 - Feb 2020
      Office Assistant

      • Destroyed files and materials upon request using a shredder to prevent data breaches.• Implemented practical file system, which promoted smooth data gathering and presentation creation.• Earned good attendance record and built reputation for being on time and ready to work.

    • TRIO, Upward Bound Program

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2021
      Tutor

      • Led students in discussions about different prospective careers• Implemented the use of the literary magazine, The Common, providing literary exposure to students.• Earned good attendance record and built reputation for being on time and ready to work

    • Lowell Association for the Blind

      May 2022 - Jun 2023

      -Update and maintain volunteer listings, materials and database-Recruit, schedule and train volunteers to assist with Radio Reading Service-Expand Radio Reading Programming-Post Volunteer Opportunities on social media, and other media outlets-Maintain statistical information and write monthly reports for funding sources-Fill in on the LAB Radio when needed-Create postings on Social media regarding LAB Radio and other LAB programs as assigned-Assist with grant writing-Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director Show less

      • Radio Reading/Volunteer/Social Media Coordinator

        Sept 2022 - Jun 2023
      • Lowell Association for the Blind Intern

        May 2022 - Oct 2022
    • Coalition for a Better Acre

      Sept 2022 - Dec 2022
      Communications Intern

      -Update the website to better communicate the programs and opportunities available-Design communications for written, visual, and video content; including email and print newsletters, event and program flyers, website, social media-Research and provide editing support for grant proposals-Integrate social media and other modes of communication to amplify the message-Other marketing and communications responsibilities as needed

    • Massachusetts Trial Court

      Jun 2023 - now

      -Cross-Departmental Intern-Various trainings and certifications completed

      • Associate Probation Officer

        Sept 2023 - now
      • Massachusetts Trial Court Probation Cross-Departmental Intern

        Jun 2023 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Implementing the Trial Court Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

      Massachusetts Trial Court
      Jun 2023
    • Introduction to MassCourts FY23

      Massachusetts Trial Court
      Jun 2023
    • Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management

      University of Virginia Darden School of Business
      Aug 2023
    • Writing in the Sciences

      Stanford University School of Medicine
      Aug 2023
    • Secondary Trauma and Helping Professionals

      Massachusetts Trial Court
      Jul 2023
    • Serving LGBTQIA+ People in Probation

      Massachusetts Trial Court
      Jul 2023
    • CJIS

      Massachusetts Trial Court
      Jun 2023
    • Seeing RED: A Facilitated Discussion of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Criminal Justice Context for the Massachusetts Probation Service

      Massachusetts Trial Court
      Jul 2023
    • Conflict of Interest for State Employees 2023

      Massachusetts Trial Court
      Jun 2023
    • Cybersecurity Curriculum 2022

      Massachusetts Trial Court
      Jun 2023